Explained: US Education Department’s new public service loan rules and why taxpayers stand to benefit

The US Department of Education has proposed new rules to prevent Public Service Loan Forgiveness benefits from going to employees of organisations engaged in illegal activities. Following President Trump’s executive order, the regulations exclude employers involved in terrorism, discrimination, immigration violations, or child abuse. This move aims to protect taxpayers by ensuring loan forgiveness supports genuine public servants and maintains the integrity of the PSLF programme.